Lightning — Will, Illinois

2016-07-28 · near Bolingbrook, Will, Illinois

Event narrative

Woman struck by lightning while walking in the 300 block of Janes Avenue.

Wider weather episode

Scattered thunderstorms went through northern Illinois during the afternoon and evening. Heavy rain brought some minor flooding, and there were some reports of funnel clouds.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 655994. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.